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METHOD 2B ) DETERMINATION OF EXHAUST GAS VOLUME FLOW RATE

FROM GASOLINE VAPOR INCINERATORS

NOTE: This method does not include all of the

specifications (e.g., equipment and supplies) and procedures

(e.g., sampling and analytical) essential to its

performance. Some material is incorporated by reference

from other methods in this part. Therefore, to obtain

reliable results, persons using this method should also have

a thorough knowledge of at least the following additional

test methods: Method 1, Method 2, Method 2A, Method 10,

Method 25A, Method 25B.

1.0 Scope and Application.

1.1 This method is applicable for the determination

of exhaust volume flow rate from incinerators that process

gasoline vapors consisting primarily of alkanes, alkenes,

and/or arenes (aromatic hydrocarbons). It is assumed that

the amount of auxiliary fuel is negligible.

1.2 Data Quality Objectives. Adherence to the

requirements of this method will enhance the quality of the

data obtained from air pollutant sampling methods.

2.0 Summary of Method.

2.1 Organic carbon concentration and volume flow rate are

measured at the incinerator inlet using either Method 25A or

Method 25B and Method 2A, respectively. Organic carbon,

carbon dioxide (CO2), and carbon monoxide (CO)

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concentrations are measured at the outlet using either

Method 25A or Method 25B and Method 10, respectively. The

ratio of total carbon at the incinerator inlet and outlet is

multiplied by the inlet volume to determine the exhaust

volume flow rate.

3.0 Definitions.

Same as Section 3.0 of Method 10 and Method 25A.

4.0 Interferences.

Same as Section 4.0 of Method 10.

5.0 Safety.

5.1 This method may involve hazardous materials,

operations, and equipment. This test method may not address

all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is

the responsibility of the user of this test method to

establish appropriate safety and health practices and

determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior

to performing this test method.

6.0 Equipment and Supplies.

Same as Section 6.0 of Method 2A, Method 10, and

Method 25A and/or Method 25B as applicable, with the

addition of the following:

6.1 This analyzer must meet the specifications set

forth in Section 6.1.2 of Method 10, except that the span

shall be 15 percent CO2 by volume.

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7.0 Reagents and Standards.

Same as Section 7.0 of Method 10 and Method 25A, with

the following addition and exceptions:

7.1 Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Calibration. CO2 gases

meeting the specifications set forth in Section 7 of

Method 6C are required.

7.2 Hydrocarbon Analyzer Calibration. Methane shall

not be used as a calibration gas when performing this

method.

7.3 Fuel Gas. If Method 25B is used to measure the

organic carbon concentrations at both the inlet and exhaust,

no fuel gas is required.

8.0 Sample Collection and Analysis.

8.1 Pre-test Procedures. Perform all pre-test

procedures (e.g., system performance checks, leak checks)

necessary to determine gas volume flow rate and organic

carbon concentration in the vapor line to the incinerator

inlet and to determine organic carbon, carbon monoxide, and

carbon dioxide concentrations at the incinerator exhaust, as

outlined in Method 2A, Method 10, and Method 25A and/or

Method 25B as applicable.

8.2 Sampling. At the beginning of the test period,

record the initial parameters for the inlet volume meter

according to the procedures in Method 2A and mark all of the

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recorder strip charts to indicate the start of the test.

Conduct sampling and analysis as outlined in Method 2A,

Method 10, and Method 25A and/or Method 25B as applicable.

Continue recording inlet organic and exhaust CO2, CO, and

organic concentrations throughout the test. During periods

of process interruption and halting of gas flow, stop the

timer and mark the recorder strip charts so that data from

this interruption are not included in the calculations. At

the end of the test period, record the final parameters for

the inlet volume meter and mark the end on all of the

recorder strip charts.

8.3 Post-test Procedures. Perform all post-test

procedures (e.g., drift tests, leak checks), as outlined in

Method 2A, Method 10, and Method 25A and/or Method 25B as

applicable.

9.0 Quality Control.

Same as Section 9.0 of Method 2A, Method 10, and

Method 25A.

10.0 Calibration and Standardization.

Same as Section 10.0 of Method 2A, Method 10, and

Method 25A.

NOTE: If a manifold system is used for the exhaust

analyzers, all the analyzers and sample pumps must be

operating when the analyzer calibrations are performed.

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10.1 If an analyzer output does not meet the

specifications of the method, invalidate the test data for

the period. Alternatively, calculate the exhaust volume

results using initial calibration data and using final

calibration data and report both resulting volumes. Then,

for emissions calculations, use the volume measurement

resulting in the greatest emission rate or concentration.

11.0 Analytical Procedure.

Sample collection and analysis are concurrent for this

method (see Section 8.0).

12.0 Data Analysis and Calculations.

Carry out the calculations, retaining at least one

extra decimal figure beyond that of the acquired data.

Round off figures after the final calculation.

12.1 Nomenclature.

Coe = Mean carbon monoxide concentration in

system exhaust, ppm.

(CO2)a = Ambient carbon dioxide concentration, ppm

(if not measured during the test period,

may be assumed to equal 300 ppm).

(CO2)e = Mean carbon dioxide concentration in

system exhaust, ppm.

HCe = Mean organic concentration in system

exhaust as defined by the calibration

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gas, ppm.

Hci = Mean organic concentration in system

inlet as defined by the calibration gas,

ppm.

Ke = Hydrocarbon calibration gas factor for

the exhaust hydrocarbon analyzer,

unitless [equal to the number of carbon

atoms per molecule of the gas used to

calibrate the analyzer (2 for ethane, 3

for propane, etc.)].

Ki = Hydrocarbon calibration gas factor for

the inlet hydrocarbon analyzer, unitless.

Ves = Exhaust gas volume, m3.

Vis = Inlet gas volume, m3.

Qes = Exhaust gas volume flow rate, m3/min.

Qis = Inlet gas volume flow rate, m3/min.

1 = Sample run time, min.

s = Standard conditions: 20 EC, 760 mm Hg.

12.2 Concentrations. Determine mean concentrations

of inlet organics, outlet CO2, outlet CO, and outlet

organics according to the procedures in the respective

methods and the analyzers' calibration curves, and for the

time intervals specified in the applicable regulations.

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K i (HCi)
Ves ' V is Eq. 2B-1
Ke (HCe) % [(CO2)e & (CO2)a] % COe

12.3 Exhaust Gas Volume. Calculate the exhaust gas

volume as follows: 12.4 Exhaust Gas Volume Flow Rate.

Calculate the exhaust gas volume flow rate as follows:

V es
Qes ' Eq. 2B-2
1

13.0 Method Performance. [Reserved]

14.0 Pollution Prevention. [Reserved]

15.0 Waste Management. [Reserved]

16.0 References.

Same as Section 16.0 of Method 2A, Method 10, and

Method 25A.

17.0 Tables, Diagrams, Flowcharts, and Validation Data.

[Reserved]